Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeships in Michigan
Michigan has 24 registered apprenticeship sponsors training diesel mechanics — 15 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
24
Union / joint programs
15
Median diesel mechanic wage
$59,270
Michigan, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
-1.8%
680 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| American Axle Manufacturing Inc. - Three Rivers Union / joint | Three Rivers | Single Employer |
| AmeriTi Manufacturing, LLC Union / joint | Detroit | Single Employer |
| Bradford White Union / joint | Middleville | Single Employer |
| Chrysler-UAW Technology Training Center Union / joint | Auburn Hills | Multiple Employer |
| ConAgra Union / joint | QUINCY | Single Employer |
| Detroit Diesel Union / joint | DETROIT | Single Employer |
| FORD MOTOR CO. Union / joint | Lincoln Park | Single Employer |
| General Motors Romulus Propulsion Operations Union / joint | ROMULUS | Single Employer |
| GM Factory Zero Union / joint | DETROIT | Single Employer |
| GM GPS - SAGINAW METAL CASTING OP Union / joint | SAGINAW | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Diesel Mechanics Earn in Michigan
Wages
- Median annual wage: $59,270
- Average annual wage: $59,520
- Diesel Mechanics employed statewide: 8,330
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: -1.8%
- Average openings per year: 680
- Employment: 8,530 → 8,380
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.